Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Cicer

Species:

Cicer graecum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, other pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification or soaking in water for 12-24 hours improves germination. Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures around 20-25°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI